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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Kerry Carr

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Forerunner Series. I have loved all these stories from the beginning. They are packed full of action and adventure and the characters are so well written that you feel like you are viewing their lives as it happens. The books are aimed at young adults, however I have found them all enjoyable. I do recommend reading the series from the beginning as some characters from past books make appearances and it give the characters more depth when you know what they have gone through to get to where we find them. The stories are historical fiction and the authors attention to detail and research of the times is what really brings the stories to life for me.

This story mainly focuses around Kara. She is an amazingly strong and determined woman. In a time where women were meant to just marry and be happy Kara set out to destroy that notion from the beginning. After fleeing an arranged marriage she tries her hand by trying for the Dublin guard. When she proves her worth on the battle field to be as good as any man her life seems set on the course she wants. But things aren’t that simple, with battles looming, confusing feelings and her family in danger will Kara be able to keep all the plates spinning or will her dreams crash around her?

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista

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Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

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Jay Veloso Batista is a published author of Historical Fantasy and Supernatural Suspense, technical non-fiction, poetry and role-playing games. The Forerunner Series includes ‘Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse,’ ‘The Vardoger Boy,’ ‘On Viking Seas,’ ‘Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (2022),’ ‘Mauraders in Jotunheim (2023),’ and  ‘Voyage to Cordova (2024).’ Jay loves history, cycling and hiking, and  good craft beer! A frequent traveler for business and pleasure, Jay has visited all 50 states and all of the continents except Antarctica, and the places he has frequented support his story craft. A father and grandfather, Jay lives on the eastern Delaware shore with his wife where they can kayak, swim in the ocean and eat lots of blue fin crabs! You can learn more about Jay at www.jayvelosobatista.com or on his Facebook Author page.

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Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

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⚔️ ⛵ 🛡 🪓 🗡 COMING SOON 🗡 🪓 🛡 ⛵ ⚔️
Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista
Buy Now – https://amzn.to/3yQcP6o
#comingsoon #preorder #ITSYBITSYBOOKBITS #ITSYBITSYBOOKBITSPROMOTIONS #KaraShieldmaidenofEire #ForerunnerSeries #JayVelosoBatista #Fantasy #Historical #ThorfinnForerunner #NorseMythology #FantasySeries #EpicFantasyNovels #HistoricalFantasyFiction #KindleUnlimted #FantasyBookSeries
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

Click here to view the Coming Soon trailer for Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista- Review by Stephanie Driskill

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We meet up again with Thorfinn in the second book of The Forerunner Series and this time there is trouble with a capital T. The entire family is at great odds with invading factions, strange occurrences at sea, and fighting at the homestead. We find Finn out to sea with his Uncle Karl, the crew, and a troll that lives on the Verdandi Smiles (his uncle’s ship). He once again can travel between worlds, but this time learns much more about the different worlds that he is a part of. Cub, his brother, and Ange, Finn’s father, are away at war against an enemy and fighting fiercely for their lives. Finn’s mother and the rest of his family who lives at the homestead are being invaded and have gone on the run. Whew, so much going on and no I will not tell you how it ends in this book, but I can say that you are in for a wild ride!
I am absolutely in love with Thorfinn and can really understand and feel his pain and hardships. The characters are so wonderfully developed and created with such feeling and compassion. The descriptions of the people, places, and events really jump off the page, especially in the description of the battle. Not only was I able to see the scene in my head but also able to feel and smell from the great description that was provided. The historical aspects really shine through in this masterpiece, and I cannot wait for the 3rd book in this series. I love reading all the poems and stories as told through Jormander their storyteller. I love the historical references and the ancient lore associated with the people and world of the past. Pick it up and read it!

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